Even as the state government relaxed lockdown guidelines for industrial units to improve economic activity across the state, Surat’s Rs 50,000 crore MMF industry is still grappling to resume operations.

The weavers of Sircilla resumed work as the looms gained full steam weaving Bathukamma sarees to meet the deadline. Nearly one crore Bathukamma sarees with 225 designs will be readied by October, in time for distribution before the Bathukamma festivities begin.

Members of Sweden’s ACG Group have rapidly responded to their country’s urgent need for PPE (protective personal equipment), by setting up and staffing a dedicated new nonwovens fabric converting and single-use garment making-up plant in just three weeks.